Local notices and social news from Maquoketa era
Local item highlights New Year visits in Maquoketa area. Notes include travels of Mrs Fricaemmele to Chicago, Gladys Palmer from Davenport, Nina Whinwire to Waterville, and Megimis back from Chicago. Dentists opening in Lost Nation. several residents visiting relatives. Office staff changes at Jackson State Bank and upcoming community events. Community calendar items and local business notices included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wurster
Weilneaday
Fricaemmele
Chicago
Tesuives
Friendston Sacers
Aspé
rEigs Gladys Palmer
Davenport
John Jensen
Buldred Wray
Monmouth
Ill
Nina Whinwire
Firs
Foun Jensen
Bvagsville
Ind
Howard , Williamson
Earl Niblock
Andy Kuuteson
Beck Island
Henry
A. J. Fortner
Genere
Tors
Dewitt Jackson
Peters
Preston
F. J. Swift
Stout
Main End Platt Sts
Instal Officers of Odd Felio Hall
The Odd Felio hall officers were installed for the coming year with present officers listed as John Purner, Charles Lindenau, John Fisher, Thomas Bowen, Stanley Swaney, H. R. Timne, Albert Leitz, Schuman, and Tom Romee. The ceremony confirmed the appointed garrison and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Purner
Charles Lindenau
John Fisher
Thomas Bowen
Stenley Swaney
H. R Timne
Albert Leitz
Bag Schuman
Tom Romee
County Treasurers Change Amid Staffing Shake Up
Treasurer C. G Woods now oversees the county treasurer's office after being named by the board to succeed E. A Barn. Albert Day becomes First Deputy and Gleyn Bailey Second Deputy. Day previously ran auto license clerks, boosting his standing. Bailey is superintendent of Ons low schools and seeks release to join the treasurer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G Woods
Woods
Mix
Barnesend
Albert Day
Gleyn Bailey
Day
Bailey
Onslow
Anc Z
Savanna Journal Names New Manager After Campaign
The Savanna journal announces a new manager for the paper, detailing his past role as a field man and newspaper career. It notes his acceptance of the position, his duties beginning yesterday, and the paper’s plan to continue farm news features amidst upcoming subscription efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Savanna
Smalleyad
Tve
Sifengshen
Publishal Big Pullie Sale on My Farm
Sale notice for farm near Onslow North of Onslow and east of Scoteh with 33 head high grade cows and heifers some fresh and coming, 12 head good horses, Berkshire and two other items, seven pigs and many other goods. J LDrétaga, Prop. January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
Scoteh
Horsher
Berkshire
Fire Alarm Halts Blaze Near Town Southwest
A small blaze was reported Monday evening in the southwest portion of town. Firefighters arrived to contain the fire before significant damage occurred to nearby property, with investigators noting the incident near Gale and Lyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondy Evering
Gale
Lyman B Ie
Fractures Aunt Carlyle Brown in cellar accident
A fragmented report notes Aunt Carlyle Brown and 10 year old Geo Brown sustaining fractures after a fall in a cellar at a residence. The event prompted medical care and mentions a scheduled meeting and individuals associated with a Nash College morning visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle Brown
Geo. ‘Brown
Ben Sacobsen
Call from Armenia prompts charity letter and $500 gift
A letter from L. A. Van Horn of Weston Iowa accompanies a $500 check to the Jackson Sentinel for Armenia relief. The writer and wife describe family hardship and urge readers to donate, hoping funds ease Armenian suffering and bring joy despite sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Welton
Iowa
Jackson Sentinel
Maquoketa
Senate Ee
Sam
Armenia
Armeia
L.A
Birth announcements and family arrivals at local hospital
A Cottage Hospital release reports multiple local births: a 11 lb boy born to Mr and Mrs J Stokesberry of Route 2 on Friday January 2. a son at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Dostel of Redlands California on New Year's Eve. a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Neiland at the Cottage Hospital on New Year’s Eve. a daughter born to Mr and Mrs James Murray on Friday January 2, 1920. Mr and Mrs A Butterworth welcome a second son near Andrew. Judge and Mrs A House celebrate a grandson born to their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs W H Gowan in Waterloo on New Year’s Eve, the first boy in the Cowan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Hospital
Stokesberry
Carl Dostel
Redlands
Calif
John Neiland
James Murray
Priday
A. Butterworth
Jackson, Co
Haly
Andrew
Wht Gowan
Waterloo
Hope Cemetery Association Annual Meeting Notice 1920
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the members of the Hope Cemetery Association will be held on the 16th day of January, 1920, at the Secretary's office to elect directors and transact other business. S Thomas Bench, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church of
Fulton
D. S. Breeden
Timrsday
Std
The
Hope Cemetery Association
Evening Lutheran services begin January eleventh
Short notices announce evening services starting Sunday January 11 at the Lutheran Church on East Platt Avenue conducted by Reverends Amos Berry and A Chamberlain of Long Grove. The events invite Mothers Club members with hosting by Mrs Ches Anderson on Thursday evening. Additional local church announcements mention youth and training programs and ministers, with a stray transportation notice about auto trucks and piston rings from Maquoketa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
Lutheran Chorsk
E. Platt
Amos Berye F Devenport
I A. Chamberlain
Long Grove
Mothers’. Club
Ches. Anderson
Mothers’ Club
Fragmentary Classified Notice From West Plains
Partial OCR reads a household furnishings inquiry or sale notice with details incomplete. The readable tokens mention West Plains and furniture items, but the full action and names are not clear.
Fara Wanted in Se Description Case
Authorities issue a warrant or notice for Fara described as missing or sought in connection with an incident. Names referenced include Se and Shegerd with possible associates. The scant OCR text hints at an arrest or search alert and involvement of Mian. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fara
Jc. & Shegerd, Mian
RAT SNAP Promotes Farm Pest Control Product
Local ads tout RAT-SNAP for rat and mice control with three sizes priced at 25c, 50c, and 1.00. Sold by Snow White Pharmacy and 2 Callister Stores Co, guaranteed. The page also lists a flurry of community notices and traveler updates including Davenport events and residents returning home from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawn
Snow White Pharmacy
2Callister Stores Co
Fragmentary notes on territories and literacy in a distant region
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions a large territory near 125,080 square miles with a population around 40,000. It claims near zero literacy and references Sub-Saharan or Middle Eastern groups and languages. The text includes stray phrases about optimism and unnamed individuals, with no clear date or location.
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Louis R. Dubbert Repair Shop
T. M. Big Machine Shop
Wright's Garage
Pawellings
Hamsey Way
Leslie Clark
Chesteria
CA. Evans
Cinon
Oscar Peters
Iles
J. H. Phelps
Lost Nation
Elsie Taubman
R. Eliger
Des Moines
Dorothy Anderson
London
Thomas
Am Niblock
Wall
S. Jakota
Nibto
End
Chas. Eminger
Newton
Roy Burrows
Eminger
Frank W. Gibson
Jackson State Bank
J. W. Brady Trieal
R. F. Hayes
H. J. Staack
Zephyr
Europe
Oeging’s Grocery and Market
PiEsse Call and Settle
Abioad
Butterworth Boot Shop
Publishal
Gelock
Ladd
Lee
College Nashmorning
Wwe
Fletcher
Isibel Carleton
Niews
Collinge
Thomas Bench
Free Methodist
Kodak
Carninethisch
Ry J. Hotmen
Mis “Ogusia Alt
Hisch
F. G. Simpson
Hubs
Witchita Falls
Texas
Mr. Sampson
Amleys
Mina Dye
Walter Ogden
CC. Fader
Palm Beach
Trhiter
Ghast Parks
McAllister’s
Woodstock
Parks
Arthur. Codling
Wil Codling
Harry Wirth
Bert
H. A. Parker
J. K. Davis
Portia
Fern Joles
Borisite
Doles
Tome
Minnesot
Alvapa
Stuart Rogers
Pinkind
Wiles
Terciaicy
Norway
Wac. Srey
Eva
Steimer
Gorapbett
Sagem C
4Th Street
Fourth Ward
Frank Shirley
Fresh Marck Ltd
Saaz Sey Ia Barr
E. P. Bell
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